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Energy efficiency adjustments for a CPU governor

US12124883B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2021
Grant dateOct 22, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Adjusting an operating frequency of a CPU includes setting the operating frequency for a current operating cycle based on a CPU load in a prior operating cycle and a target CPU load. A current CPU load associated with the current processing cycle is detected. The CPU operating frequency is adjusted to a new operating frequency based on a difference between the target CPU load and the current CPU load. The operating frequency is adjusted based on minimizing the difference between the target CPU load and the detected load. A CPU load error is determined based on the current CPU load and the target CPU load. The target CPU load is adjusted based on the determined CPU load error and a threshold load error. A prediction is generated on whether to perform a new adjustment of the operating frequency of the CPU prior to expiration of a threshold time duration.

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